Altimeter Capital founder and CEO Brad Gerstner appeared on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss President Donald Trump’s new investment accounts for children, China’s recent AI restrictions, and Samsung’s recent stock decline.
According to Brad Gerstner, Altimeter Capital’s founder, chairman and CEO, corporate America is backing the Trump Accounts program, with the initiative expected to draw over $100 billion in new private commitments in the coming year as companies and philanthropists support the investment accounts aimed at American children.
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Brad Gerstner joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” and highlighted the program’s strong early momentum, noting that businesses, philanthropists and families are embracing the new initiative.
President Donald Trump stands next to a bell before ringing it to open the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the launch of Trump investment accounts in the Oval Office. (Mandel AND / AFP / Getty Images)
Gerstner said, “We have tens of billions of dollars in commitments we haven’t announced,” and added that he projected “$100 billion of additional contributions in the next 12 months.”
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Gerstner described the program as a public‑private partnership that combines private contributions with an initial government investment. He cited commitments from corporate leaders and philanthropists, emphasizing that donors can direct funds to investment accounts for children in schools, communities and states nationwide.
BNY CEO Robin Vince also joined Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” to discuss BNY’s 250‑year history, President Donald Trump’s new investment program for children, the broader U.S. economy and digital assets.
Gerstner called the effort “huge societal ROI,” noting that Americans are “unlocking their wallets and pouring a lot of money into these” accounts.
Vince explained that BNY’s involvement aims to give more Americans access to long‑term investing by encouraging early saving and leveraging the power of compounding.
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President Donald Trump announced the launch of Trump accounts, which he described as broad‑based savings vehicles for all Americans.
Vince noted that “40 % of Americans don’t participate directly in the stock market,” adding, “This initiative is about bringing more people to have a stake in the actual capital markets, in the economy and the greatest companies in America.”
Vince stressed that families should start investing early, as regular contributions can markedly increase an account’s value through compounding. He also highlighted that many employers, including BNY, are offering matching contributions for eligible employees’ children.
